Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD is a general surgeon in Apple Valley, CA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation, St. Mary High Desert Medical Group and St. Mary High Desert Apple Valley - General Surgery.
18310 US Highway 18
Apple Valley, CA 92307
18310 US Highway 18 Suite 200
Apple Valley, CA 92307
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD treated as a general surgeon in Apple Valley, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Nebraska.
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Nebraska
Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Cigna PPO, Cigna HMO, Blue Shield of CA PPO, Multiplan PPO, Health Net Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Health Net - TriCare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Choice /Humana PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO, Coventry/First Health PPO, United HealthCare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan - TriCare, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, First Health PPO and Insurance Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 37 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Apple Valley, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$15,395
DAVINCI XI $14,000 |
Da Vinci Surgical System $1,395 |
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$362
Symtuza $362 |
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$143
Kimyrsa $82 |
VABOMERE $61 |
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$140
RECARBRIO $103 |
ZERBAXA $19 |
ZINPLAVA $18 |
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$128
PHASIX $128 |
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$200
Fetroja $42 |
RECARBRIO $37 |
CABENUVA $26 |
WATCHMAN $19 |
COSEAL $18 |
Other $58 |
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Dr. Chris Okwuosa sees patients in Victorville, CA and Apple Valley, CA. His medical specialty is general surgery. Patient ratings for Dr. Okwuosa average 4.5 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Okwuosa include laparoscopic surgery. He accepts Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. Dr. Okwuosa graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Creighton University. He is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. Providence Medical Foundation reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Apple Valley, CA.
